Basketball season is here. Subscribe to the DRC for $1 a month over the next six months to follow all that transpires with North Texas and area high schools. North Texas saw its losing streak hit five last week, when the Mean Green fell to East Carolina. UNT got off to a great start before collapsing in the second half of a 40-28 loss. The Mean Green gave up 31 straight points after taking a 21-0 lead. The loss dropped UNT to 5-6 on the season heading into a game at Temple on Saturday. It shapes up to be one of the more consequential games in recent program history. The Mean Green are 5-6 and have fallen toward the bottom of the American Athletic Conference standings at 2-5. A win over the Owls would make UNT bowl eligible for the first time in two seasons under Eric Morris. A loss would send the Mean Green into the offseason on their longest slide since losing six straight in 2021. Before we turn our attention to UNT’s showdown with Temple, it’s time for What We Learned, our weekly look back at the Mean Green’s last game and where the team stands. No quit in this team! 🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/5DldLdl0ig The Mean Green were hoping a switch at defensive coordinator would spark a turnaround in the final two weeks of the regular season. UNT coach Eric Morris fired Matt Caponi and elevated linebackers coach Brian Odom to replace him on an interim basis following a loss to UTSA on Nov. 15. The Mean Green had allowed at least 45 points three times in what was a four-game losing streak at that point. UNT showed some signs of improvement under Odom. “Our guys had a spark, were energized and inspired,” Morris said. That energy didn’t make a big enough difference when it came to the bottom line. UNT played well early and allowed just seven points in the first half. ECU broke free with 33 points after the break. UNT has struggled to stop the run all year, an issue Morris has pointed to repeatedly. The Mean Green were allowing 201.4 yards per game heading into the day. UNT didn’t fair any better against ECU and allowed 255 yards and three touchdowns. The Pirates scored the second touchdown during their 31-0 run when UNT seemingly had Rahjai Harris stopped near the line of scrimmage. He wiggled free from a scrum with the help of offensive lineman Jimarion McCrimon and raced 39 yards to the end zone. “We were amped up early,” defensive lineman Terrell Dawkins said. “We couldn’t finish it out.” If there is anything Chandler Morris has shown during his winding college career it’s that he’s tough both physically and mentally. Those traits helped him during his journey from Oklahoma to TCU and finally UNT. He’s dealt with a series of injuries while adjusting to new teams and coaches along the way. The former Highland Park standout displayed those abilities again after a tough couple of weeks. Morris threw four interceptions and just one touchdown over the course of two games heading into UNT’s game at ECU. He bounced back in a big way while throwing for 266 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions against the Pirates. Morris also rushed for 39 yards. Morris’ stat line would have been even better had it not been for a few drops by UNT’s receivers. “Chandler played well enough and made some nice throws,” Eric Morris said. “We had some drive-killers where we didn’t catch the football.” No team in the country has attempted to convert on fourth down more than UNT, which has gone for it 41 times. The Mean Green have benefitted plenty of times from the approach. UNT converted all four of its attempts in a win over Wyoming early in the season. Those conversions helped extend three scoring drives that helped the Mean Green roll to a 44-17 win. UNT has converted just one of its last nine attempts over the course of its last two games and didn’t cash in on any of its four tries against ECU. The Mean Green went for it on fourth-and-1 from their own 46 in the third quarter. Makenzie McGill II was stuffed for a 1-yard loss. ECU cashed in with a field goal. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request.Team Collaboration Software: From USD 23.75B in 2022 to USD 53.75B by 2031
TRYNGOLZATM (olezarsen) approved in U.S. as first-ever treatment for adults living with familial chylomicronemia syndrome as an adjunct to dietThe hippie-inspired countercultural clothing and paraphernalia store shuttered its standalone store on Ripley Street, but remains open for now at the Southlake Mall, where a liquidation sale is running through January. Green Fields is selling its large elephant and rhino sculptures that have long stood sentry outside its spot at 2235 Ripley St. The rhino is listed on Facebook Marketplace for $2,900 and the elephant for $3,900. Buyers have to bring their own trailer or truck to move the 12-foot-tall rhino or the even taller elephant. The rhino and elephant were local landmarks that were often featured in roadside attraction guides. They stood right across the street from the giant balloon-clutching hobo statue outside the Rueben's Restaurant hot dog joint, creating a makeshift Route 66-like sculpture park along one of Lake Station's busiest roads. The store, long commonly known as a head shop before dispensaries dotted a growing number of states, sold clothing, tie-die T-shirts, glassware, incense and other paraphernalia. Green Fields previously had a third location in Milwaukee, but suffered when smoke shops popped up all over Northwest Indiana, and after the rise in popularity of cannabis edibles diminished the demand for glassware that had long been one of its more popular products. Green Fields also stocked hand-woven bags, hemp backpacks, Ecuadorian wool sweaters, evil eye bracelets, dream catchers, Grateful Dead blankets and other countercultural items. Founder and owner Shawn Hutchens originally sold hippie clothing, wall hangings, tapestries, crystals and other items on the Indiana University Northwest campus, the Lake County Fair and other places around the Region before opening a booth in the Woodmar Mall in Hammond three decades ago. He decided while following the Grateful Dead on tour one summer that he wanted to work for himself. He traveled all over the world to source products for the store, which was long popular with young consumers but which faced more and more competition over the years. Anyone looking to pay one last visit can still visit the Green Fields on first floor of the Southlake Mall at U.S. 30 and Mississippi Street by Interstate 65 by the end of January. It's located in a prominent spot by the JC Penney entrance.
Press release: Five new members appointed to the board of directors of Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KYAn archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look onSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Damari Monsanto's 22 points helped UTSA defeat Southwestern Adventist 117-58 on Thursday. Monsanto added six rebounds for the Roadrunners (6-5). Sky Wicks scored 20 points while shooting 8 for 12, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc and added eight rebounds and three steals. Amir "Primo" Spears shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 16 points. Domonique Wilkins and Orlando Gooden each scored 19 points for Southwestern Adventist. Jason Garcia had 13 points, four assists and two steals. Story continues below video Monsanto led his team in scoring with 16 points in the first half to help put them up 61-24 at the break. UTSA extended its lead to 87-38 during the second half, fueled by a 13-3 scoring run. Wicks scored a team-high 10 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Football teams across the Northern Section are preparing for a rainy Friday night of playoff games. For many teams Friday will be the second round of NSCIF playoffs. For teams like Pleasant Valley and Foothill in D-II, it will be their first game of section playoffs after first-round byes. For many others it will be second round semifinal matchups, and in Division IV the matchup between Winters and East Nicolaus is the division’s Northern Section championship. That game has been moved to Saturday at 1 p.m.; Northern Section commissioner Scott Johnson confirmed there was a mutual agreement between the two programs, who felt with a section championship on the line, they would get better break in weather with Winters’ home field being on grass. Johnson added that five of the seven games scheduled for this weekend will be played on grass fields — Pleasant Valley and Foothill’s fields in Division II the only exceptions — and that all schools are communicating with everyone involved. Johnson said teams could opt to move the games as late as Friday morning to a later date or change of time, as long as enough time is given to all involved including media, officials, MaxPreps, section officials and others. As of Thursday at 12:30 p.m., the only other change that has been made is that in Division III: No. 5 Gridley (8-3) playing at No. 1 Lassen (8-3) has been moved from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. “We’re trying to stay status quo,” Johnson said. Kicking off in D-II, No. 1 Pleasant Valley (7-3) hosts No. 4 Enterprise (8-3) at 7 p.m. at Asgard Yard in Chico. The Vikings received a first-round bye while the Hornets came from behind to defeat Shasta 26-20 in the quarterfinals. The Hornets outscored Shasta 20-0 in the second half to advance. In the regular season Enterprise and PV faced off on Nov. 1 in another rainy game, and the Vikings defeated the Hornets 38-17. PV threw for three touchdowns and ran for two in that game. Lucas Benson had 19 carries for 156 yards and one TD in addition to a 19-yard TD pass, and QB Joseph Garcia threw for 149 yards and two TDs. Enterprise QB JJ Johnson threw for 226 yards and two TDs, was intercepted once, but the Vikings limited the dual-threat quarterback to just four carries for 22 yards. On the bottom half of the D-II bracket, No. 2 Foothill (7-3) hosts No. 3 Red Bluff (9-2) at 7 p.m. in Palo Cedro. This game very well could have been in Red Bluff had the coach’s committee not made a mistake at the seeding meeting. The two teams enter having different momentum shifts. After Foothill began its season having won six of its first seven, the Cougars lost two of three to close out their season. Meanwhile Red Bluff, which lost 29-26 at home against Foothill on Oct. 18, has won four straight since the loss. During the regular season matchup the Cougars and Spartans were tied at 14-14 at halftime, and after a scoreless third quarter the Cougars scored in the final two minutes and sealed the win with a 2-point conversion. Red Bluff defeated No. 6 Las Plumas 42-0 in the opening round, while Foothill’s last game played before the bye week was a 32-13 loss to Enterprise on Nov. 8. Kicking off at 7 p.m., No. 2 Orland (9-2) and No. 6 Corning (5-6) face off for a second time this season in Orland. The first game between the Trojans and Cardinals was played in the rain on Orland’s grass field, and the forecast shows this will likely be the case once again. The Trojans defeated the Cardinals 34-14 on Nov. 1. After that game Corning coach John Studer said the conditions favor Orland’s downhill run game, whereas Corning likes to get to the edge more and cut, which can be hard on muddy field conditions. Corning upset No. 3 Yreka 24-20 last week, after being down 20-3 at one point. Orland is coming off a 42-6 win against No. 7 Pierce, in which quarterback Luke Schager set a new single-game rushing record for Orland football with 417 yards and four TDs. The Trojans’ defense shut out the Bears, with their lone score coming on a fumble returned for a TD. The D-III section championship will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the higher seed’s home field. No. 1 Winters (11-0) looks to stay undefeated when it hosts No. 2 East Nicolaus (7-4) for the NSCIF D-IV championship Saturday. Winters defeated No. 4 Hamilton 48-0 in the first round, while East Nicolaus defeated No. 3 Durham 40-28. The Warriors have seven of their 11 games via shutout, including defeating East Nicolaus 48-0 on Oct. 18 in Winters, and outscored their opponents 429-43. East Nicolaus has won three straight and outscored its opponents 312-235. While the D-II and D-III section championship games are held Nov. 30, the D-V section championship game is held the day before Thanksgiving on Nov. 27. The biggest implication this has for Friday’s games is that the two D-V semifinals must go on as scheduled (with the exception of lightning cancelling) to give teams time to prepare, whereas in other divisions games could be pushed towards future dates. No. 4 Los Molinos (6-5) hosts No. 8 Weed (5-6) at 7 p.m. in Los Molinos. Weed upset No. 1 Biggs in the quarterfinals 16-14, while Los Molinos defeated No. 5 Modoc 68-37. The Cougars and Bulldogs did not face off in the regular season. In the bottom half of the bracket, No. 2 Maxwell (10-1) hosts No. 6 Redding Christian (6-5) at 7 p.m. in Maxwell. Redding Christian upset No. 3 Etna 29-0, while Maxwell defeated No. 7 Fall River 41-30. Maxwell defeated Redding Christian 44-14 in both teams’ third game of the regular season on Sept. 13 in Redding. The winners of both games will face off at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the higher seed’s home field.
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Mason Falslev scored 27 points as Utah State beat South Florida 88-67 on Saturday night for the Aggies' best start in school history. Falslev had nine rebounds, nine assists, and three steals for the Aggies (10-0). Ian Martinez scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 12 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five assists. Karson Templin finished 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 points. Quincy Adekokoya led the Bulls (5-5) in scoring, finishing with 12 points. Kasen Jennings added 11 points and five assists for South Florida. Brandon Stroud finished with 10 points and two steals. NEXT UP Up next for Utah State is a Tuesday matchup with UCSD at home, and South Florida hosts Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .None
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The Nike Air Max Plus OG is making a bold comeback in the iconic "Hyper Blue" colorway. First released in 1998, this sneaker remains a fan favorite. Its vibrant design and revolutionary technology changed the game. Now, it’s set to drop again in Spring 2025, reigniting nostalgia for sneaker enthusiasts. The "Hyper Blue" colorway features a gradient blue upper that fades from dark to light. Black overlays add depth and structure, creating a striking visual effect. Additionally, the sneaker includes white midsoles with visible Air units, offering both comfort and a timeless look. The yellow-to-orange accents on the Air bubbles and branding bring energy and warmth to the design. Designed by Sean McDowell, the Nike Air Max Plus introduced the Tuned Air system . This technology provided unmatched support and cushioning, ideal for both performance and casual wear. The sneaker’s wavy TPU overlays and breathable mesh upper further enhanced its appeal. These details remain intact in the 2025 release, staying true to the original. The "Hyper Blue" continues to be one of the most iconic colorways in the Air Max Plus series . With its bold gradient and innovative design, it’s poised to make a big impact once again. Fans are already counting down the days. Read More: On-Foot Images Of The Nike SB Dunk Low x Supreme “Ink” Image via SNKRS These sneakers feature a black rubber sole paired with a white midsole. Also, the midsole includes multiple air bubbles, a signature element of the Nike Air Max family. Further, the uppers are crafted from gradient mesh, going from light to dark blue. zblack laces complement the design, and a yellow Nike Swoosh adorns the sides. Overall, this pair boasts a vibrant colorway that looks great on foot. Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Air Max Plus “Hyper Blue” is going to drop in the spring of 2025. Also, the retail price will be $180 when they release. Read More: Celebrating The “Year Of The Snake” With The Air Jordan 1 Low OG
The holidays are a magical time for kids, filled with decorations, celebrations and a break from school. But during the fun and festivities, parents must remember that this season can also bring an increased risk to children’s safety. Amid all the activities and family gatherings, children may face an environment where the risk of abuse quietly rises. As a survivor of child sexual abuse and a mother myself, I can personally attest that this should be a concern for parents across all zip codes, races, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds. With 42 million survivors of sexual abuse in America, it is clear this danger does not discriminate. The good news, however, is that we can prevent future abuse by educating ourselves and our children about personal safety. As uncomfortable as it is to acknowledge, 90% of child abuse is perpetrated by someone the child — and their parents — know and trust. With many relatives, friends and neighbors visiting during the holidays, children are more likely to encounter someone who may take advantage of that access and increased commotion. And while it’s difficult to confront this issue, the sad reality is that one in nine girls and one in 20 boys experience sexual abuse before turning 18. However, there is hope. Studies show that 95% of child sexual abuse can be prevented through education and awareness. Empowering our children with knowledge about personal safety doesn’t need to be a scary experience. Instead, it can be woven into family values when teaching your kids about common life lessons, such as respect, boundaries and the power of using their voice. Regardless of your child’s age, starting a conversation about safety is essential and can be done in fun and engaging ways. Consider beginning with these simple but crucial steps before the holiday chaos sets in: For older children, parents can also discuss how predators may use manipulation tactics or technology to build trust and then violate it with unsafe secrets or touches. Encourage open conversation about their thoughts and feelings in different unsafe scenarios. Let’s give our kids the gift of safety this holiday season. Through open dialogue and intentional conversations, we can empower them with the tools to establish boundaries and understand consent. Resources such as the Safer, Smarter Families website offer free, personalized family safety plans based on your child’s age. Parents should also read up on the warning signs of potential abuse. Knowledge is power, and by educating ourselves on the signs of potential abuse, we can be more prepared to protect our children. This gift will protect them well beyond the holiday season. For more information on child abuse prevention, visit LaurensKids.org . Lauren Book is a child advocate, former classroom teacher, best-selling author, former Florida state Senator, and the founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse for six years at the hands of a trusted caretaker, Lauren founded Lauren’s Kids as a vehicle to prevent childhood sexual abuse and help other survivors heal.
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:45 p.m. ESTFILE PHOTO: Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) is stopped by Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Simi Fehoko (87) on a kick off return in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday that Hardman suffered the injury before the team's on-field work when his "knee locked up on him." The earliest Hardman can return is Week 18 against the host Denver Broncos. Hardman, 26, signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs in June, just months after he caught the game-winning touchdown in Kansas City's 25-22 overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. A three-time Super Bowl champion, Hardman has 12 catches for 90 yards as well as five rushes for 62 yards and a touchdown this season. He also has 20 punt returns and five kick returns. Hardman has 178 receptions for 2,302 yards and 16 touchdowns in 80 career games (28 starts) since being picked by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed as a free agent with the New York Jets to start the 2023 season before being traded back to the Chiefs. In a corresponding move, the Chiefs signed receiver Nikko Remigio off the practice squad, where he has spent the entire season after not making the 53-man roster in training camp. The Chiefs (11-1) are set for a divisional matchup Sunday night against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers (8-4). --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now
Five Takeaways From South Korea’s Yoon Surviving ImpeachmentSIOUX FALLS — Top-seeded Harrisburg made quick work of Aberdeen Central in straight sets in the opening match of the Class AA volleyball state tournament. Set scores were 25-16, 25-18 and 25-14. Gabi Zachariasen took care of most of the offensive work for the Tigers. She finished the match with a game-high 17 kills. She also added four service aces, 15 digs and a solo block in the victory. Elsewhere for the Tigers, Bergen Stiff finished with five kills while Karalynn Leach finished with four kills. ADVERTISEMENT For the Golden Eagles, Lauryn Burckhard finished with a team-high eight kills while adding two service aces. Kenadi Withers finished with three kills and 12 digs while Kamdyn Borge also finished with three kills and a service ace. Harrisburg (29-0) will face off with No. 4 O’Gorman (24-5) with a trip to the state final on the line on Friday, with the first serve set for 5 p.m. In the consolation bracket, Aberdeen Central (13-9) will play Watertown (25-7) at 11 a.m. Friday. With a birth in the semifinals on the line, fourth-seeded O’Gorman downed fifth-seeded Watertown in a straight-set victory on Thursday in the quarterfinal round of the Class AA volleyball state tournament. Set scores were 25-20, 25-23 and 25-19. Lauren Venenga led the attack for the Knights (24-5). She finished the day with a team-leading 11 kills. She also added 12 digs, four service aces and a solo block. Makenzie Walsh was right behind with nine kills on the day, while Ruthie Robinson added eight kills of her own. For Watertown (25-7), Emery Thury collected a game-high 15 kills to go along with five digs and a service ace. Anna Hirtz also had double-digit kills with 10.
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